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Oct 25

Repair Cafe

Repair Cafe Peterborough is hosting an event on October 25th from 1-4 pm. This event takes place at Dreams of Beans (141 Charlotte St.)...

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Oct 25

Halloween in the Booro

🎃 Halloween in the Booro: Downtown Trick-or-Treating Spook-tacular! 📅 Saturday, October 25 | 4–6 PM Bring your little ghouls, goblins, and furry friends for...

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Nov 5

Cancer Takedown

Cancer Takedown is an uplifting evening of song, story and solidarity with all proceeds going to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC). Co-hosted by...

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Nov 9

Footnote to Freedom, written and performed by Beau Dixon & Lance Dixon

Brand New Stages Theatre presents a workshop of a new musical about the life of Beau and Lance's grandfather, George Dixon, who served in...

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Nov 12

Board Together: LGBTQ+ Board Game Meetup

Board Together is an LGBTQ+ board game group that gets together on the second Wednesday of every month at the Boardwalk Board Game Lounge!...

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Nov 16

Holiday House Tour

With the winter holiday season approaching, four (4) west-end homes will be transformed for the festive occasion. Local Designers will integrate existing ornaments, vintage...

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Explore the core on your own schedule. Whether you're a foodie, art lover, a fashion guru or are looking to plan your next date night - your next adventure awaits you in The Boro.

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From charming boutiques and cozy cafés to diverse restaurants and nightlife hotspots - downtown Peterborough is your vibrant hub just waiting to be explored.

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    Your next great treasure is right around the corner. Discover a diverse mix of independent boutiques and specialty shops with everything from stylish clothing to unique gifts and artisanal goods.

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    Experience the flavours of the world with an incredible selection of restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs. From cozy brunches to late-night cocktails and everything in between, no matter what mood strikes you, The Boro has it cooking for you.

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    Catch live music. Applaud a theatre performance. Pamper yourself or find your flow in a yoga class. Discover local art galleries, and challenge your friends to a game night. Whatever moves you, it's all here in the heart.

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Halloween in the Booro

Saturday, October 25th | 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Halloween in the Booro brings the magic of trick-or-treating to life across our entire downtown core, featuring over 40 participating locations ready to welcome little ghouls and goblins with treats and surprises!

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Meet the artists for this year’s Mac and Cheese Festival Grand Finale Event!

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